*All ceremonies are ticketed and will be provided by each school. There will be a limit of tickets available for each student and if capacity is reached, a lottery will be implemented.
Doors will open one hour prior to the event.
Undergraduate Diploma Ceremonies
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. - Case School of Engineering, Weatherhead School of Management
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12:30 p.m. - College of Arts & Sciences, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Location:
Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center
2158 Adelbert Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Undergraduate Commencement Dessert Reception
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Immediately following each Diploma Ceremony
Location:
Tinkham Veale University Center
11038 Bellflower Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Complete Schedule of Activities
May 13, 2026
TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | University Convocation | Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center | This will be a celebration and recognition of all graduating students across the university and will not include guests. |
May 17, 2026
TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Diploma Ceremony (Case School of Engineering, Weatherhead School of Management) | Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center | This ceremony is for undergraduate students earning a degree from the Case School of Engineering and the Weatherhead School of Management. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Diploma Ceremony (College of Arts & Sciences, Frances P. Bolton School of Nursing) | Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center | This ceremony is for undergraduate students earning degrees from the College of Arts & Sciences and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. |
| Immediately following each Diploma Ceremony | Undergraduate Commencement Dessert Reception | Tinkham Veale University Center | Graduates and their families are invited for a post-ceremony reception and pictures. |
Contact Information
For any questions and concerns, please reach out to your Commencement Coordinator.